Described as an exhibition for “those who wear their hearts on their sleeves”, Sensitive Sweethearts is a celebration of feelings, and being open and honest with them – even the messier ones.
Track by Track:
Secret Knives – Snuff
Secret Knives’ long-awaited new album Snuff is a striking addition into the pantheon of experimental bedroom pop, and we had the mastermind behind it, Wellington multi-instrumentalist Ash Smith, talk us through each of the album’s tracks.
Premiere:
Lighthouser – This Year
Today local synth-pop mastermind Lighthouser has welcomed in 2020 with the release of ‘This Year’ – bursting with kaleidoscopic chiptune energy, the new single explores the complex emotions that arise when a new year passes.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
Thomy Sloane & Lucy Waldron
Delving unabashedly into haunting post-rock, Batpiss frontman Thomy Sloane and celebrated cellist Lucy Waldron have created ‘Colour, Landscape and Light’, a stirring, minimalist soundscape that evokes apocalyptic despair.
Premiere:
Faxman – Sleepdays
Spaghetti western crooner Faxman is back with ‘Sleepdays,’ a slow burning howl of rhythm and blues and neo-psychedelia.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
John Tennyson
Following the release of his EP Dream, we caught up with folkie John Tennyson to hear about the inspiration behind his fast and loose brand of fingerpickin’ and lyric slingin’.
Video Premiere:
Snowy Band – Love You To Death
Today we have the pleasure of premiering the debut single from Snowy Band – elusively compelling, ‘Love You To Death’ feels restrained and delicate at first, yet the striking power of Snowy’s songwriting enables it to become something else completely.
Premiere:
Focus Group – Theories
Today we have the pleasure of premiering the debut album from local post-punks Focus Group – Theories is grimy, irreverent and relentless, and a thrilling introduction to the band.
Premiere:
Sunbather – Softly Spoken
Today marks the premiere of Sunbather’s debut single ‘Softly Spoken’, a moment of mesmerising dream-pop that brims with delicious textures and delightful tones.
Wrapping Up 2019 with
Horror My Friend
Adelaide indie-punk outfit Horror My Friend have been a wrecking ball powerhouse in the scene over the past half decade, and 2019 might have been their busiest year yet.
Premiere:
The Stained Daisies –
Sit Long In The Silence
As they wrap up an extensive summer tour this weekend, local rock ’n’ rollers The Stained Daisies have shared ‘Sit Long In The Silence’, a dose of their evocative retro-rock and a stunning first taste of their debut album.
Premiere: Albert Street –
King Of My Soul/Skelter Helter
Backing up a busy end to 2019, Melbourne newcomers Albert Street have served up two new singles today to keep their winning streak going – ‘King Of My Soul’ and ‘Skelter Helter’ showcase two unique sides of the band’s blossoming sound, while complementing each other perfectly.
